VT·Resolution·2019-2020 Regular Session
SR 5
Senate resolution strongly opposing the basing of any nuclear weapon delivery system in the State of Vermont
Introduced 2019-04-25Last action 2019-04-25
Sponsor
Anthony Pollina
Cosponsors
Philip BaruthAlison ClarksonCheryl HookerDeborah IngramRichard McCormackChristopher PearsonAndrew PerchlikLess…
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Passed the Senate, died in the House
The 2019-2020 Regular Session ended on 2020-09-25. This bill was passed one chamber when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This Vermont Senate resolution formally expresses the state legislature's strong opposition to basing any nuclear weapon delivery systems in Vermont, specifically targeting concerns about the F-35 fighter jets scheduled for deployment in the state. The resolution highlights that the F-35 has been designed with nuclear capability and is planned to carry B-61-12 nuclear gravity bombs as part of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The resolution directs Vermont's Governor and Congressional delegation to inform the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense that Vermont will not support nuclear weapon delivery systems being based in the state, and requires copies of the resolution to be sent to relevant federal and state officials. This represents a formal state-level objection to the potential nuclear armament of military aircraft stationed within Vermont's borders.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2019-2020
Full Bill Text
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/RESOLUTN/SR0005/SR0005%20As%20Introduced.pdf